Skating Somebodies Star In Ice Capades

March 20, 1992|By Anneke Leurdijk.

It`s one of the most star-studded athletic events outside of the Olympics, and it`s home to the world`s largest number of award-winning figure skaters. Just about anybody who`s somebody in the world on ice has appeared with Ice Capades since its premiere in 1940. And if you haven`t seen them yet, the 65-member cast of Ice Capades will be in town for 11 shows at the Rosemont Horizon starting Tuesday.

This year`s show features the debut of champion Russian pair team Elena and Vladimir Bogolioubov (pictured here) in a ``Firebird`` ballet on ice. Also performing will be U.S. National champion Tom Dickson and world professional dance champions Kristan Lowery and Chip Rossbach in a ``Salute`` to the world of entertainment.

Ice Capades has become the foremost ice-skating extravaganza, drawing such names as Dorothy Hamill, Elizabeth Manley and Randy and Tai in the past. So will Kristi Yamaguchi join the ranks of Ice Capades someday? Stay tuned.